A Social Enterprise Vista

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THIS IS A PAID VOLUNTEER POSITION

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Resale Store Manager, the Social Enterprise VISTA will:

• Assess the needs of the From Our House to your Resale Store
• Monitor and maintain store inventory that can be used to fulfill donation requests
• Ensure that the Our House Resale Store locations have the necessary documents and materials to properly track and processes the intake of donations
• Monitor the effectiveness of Donation Center processes and systems and work with job trainees, staff, and volunteers to streamline and improve the processes and systems
• Conduct outreach (in-person, by phone and online) to recruit committed, long-term volunteers and short-term, project volunteers
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer projects
• Develop a volunteer program that is specific to the store but that also integrates volunteers into the broader Our House organization

Organization

Founded in 1987, Our House is a comprehensive program for the working homeless serving over 2,000 clients annually. Our House’s mission is to empower homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. Operating on a 7-acre campus in central Little Rock, Our House provides working homeless and near-homeless individuals and families with shelter, housing, job training, education, children’s programs, and more to equip them with the skills to be successful in the workforce, the community, and their own families.

Due to an exponential increase in in-kind donations Our House has expanded into two donation collection centers and resale stores, called From Our House to Yours. All donated items are used primarily for clients and programs, and when something is sold all proceeds benefit Our House and assist clients leaving Our House. There are two locations; one in Little Rock and one in North Little Rock. The Social Enterprise VISTA will move between the two locations and support the operations of the resale store with a focus on inventory management and volunteer coordination.

Compensation

This is a full-time national service position that provides a living allowance of $12,456 over the course of one year, plus a $6,095 Segal Education Award at the end of a successful one-year term of service. Health insurance is not available, but some health coverage to help with the cost of co-pays and other medical expenses are available to VISTA Members. Childcare assistance and relocation assistance are available to VISTA Members who qualify. Life insurance and 1 year of non-competitive eligibility for federal employment are also available. Some professional development training opportunities are offered and paid for by Our House. You are responsible for your own housing and other living expenses.

Qualifications

All-year-round VISTAs will be thoroughly committed to Our House’s mission and to national service. All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects to completion.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• A United States Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must commit to serving full-time (40 hours) for a one-year term

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12,456.00 /year